Add 20/96 and 7/50
20/96 + 7/50 is 209/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
7/50 = 7 × 48/50 × 48 = 336/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
500/2400 + 336/2400 = 500 + 336/2400 = 836/2400 - 836/2400 simplified gives 209/600
- So, 20/96 + 7/50 = 209/600
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